Invitation for Subscriptions Amid 1920 Effort
The notice invites subscriptions before Friday noon January 1st 1920. L G Harris serves as Hon Secretary and urges supporters to contribute to the under specified works.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
2
The notice invites subscriptions before Friday noon January 1st 1920. L G Harris serves as Hon Secretary and urges supporters to contribute to the under specified works.
S.AJC Rules of Racing and Totalizator adhere. Nominations close Jan 28 1930 5 pm with Gordon's Racecourse Agency Adelaide or Jamestown Secretary. Weights declared Feb 4 in daily papers. Acceptances due Feb 6 1930 4 pm. E T Daly Secretary Jamestown.
Advertisement lists a double bedstead complete with a single stretcher in good clean condition and provides contact as phone number 221 in Jamestown. Also seeks a high school boy boarder for Monday to Friday with replies by Jetter care of the Review Office in Jamestown.
Religious notices list morning and evening services on Sunday January 5 1930 in Gladstone conducted by Rev T Geddes White Covenant and Communion at close of evening service All are welcome Hurdleston service at 2 pm with Rev T Geddes White Communion
In loving memory of Mrs. A. H. Tull who died in late December 1926. A daughter, Mrs. T. G. White of Woodville, places the memorial note. Published Friday January 3 1930.
A year end column reflects on 1929 as a drought troubling period with unemployment and economic slump. It notes resilient crops in Mid Northern Areas, with Jamesown rainfall 42.46 inches and hay yields up to a ton per acre, while other towns like Gladstone and Wirrabara report improving crops and hopeful rainfall prospects for a brighter 1930.
Editor reflects on the year 1929 and optimistic forecasts for 1930. He notes lucerne paddocks will mature after December rains, wool and wheat prices vary, mortgages challenge farms, and industrial development could aid primary production. Health and happiness depend on prudent choices and moderate expectations.
Regional notices announce a sale at Elder Smith and Co featuring 776 sheep 7 cattle 9 pigs and sundries with recommended attendance. A ladies meeting at Hastern Dressing Room Glade One Institute set January 9 at 3 Din to arrange stalls for the annual continental event. Mayoress presides at Tresylva Park January 27. Parade of St Joseph pupils from Gladstone listed with exam results and piano achievements.
The Mayor of Jamestown Mr W Glasson thanks volunteers and donors for Christmas Cheer efforts. Twenty six boxes of stockings toys nuts and fruit were distributed Tuesday evening. 48 helpers assisted and the distribution was met with genuine appreciation from adults and children.
The annual 14 mile cycle road race at Jamestown promoted by B Sharpe drew a large crowd despite heat. Twelve riders started and N Smour won in 33 minutes 1 second with K Merrfield and C Moroney close behind. fastest time was 4g min 53 secs. Meanwhile Gladstone Primary School pupils passed their Qualifying Certificate exams with most candidates successful.
Readable portions describe Gladstone Primary School Christmas events with treats for pupils, presentations to Mrs B Kelly and staff, and a large indoor program at the Gladstone Methodist Kindergarten. Visiting Day showcased student items, prizes awarded for grades, and a National Anthem finale. Additional remarks note a humorous quip about clothes and funerals.
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